Overview of Naples

Historically, Naples has earned a reputation of a winter resort. However, if you're looking for Naples apartments for rent, you can make this city your year-round home. The city is known for its challenging golf courses, wide variety of water activities and high class shopping. Bordered by the Gulf Coast to the west and the Everglades to the east, this city is a place for sports enthusiasts and those who love outdoor recreation. According to the locals, Naples has some of the calmest waters and best sand in the area. With a population of about 19,950, Naples is a small city with access to lots of local amenities.

Living in Naples

According to the Naples Insider, Naples is the home buyer's destination for purchasing a second property. However, if you're looking for Naples apartments for rent for year round living, there are plenty of communities to chose from. Naples offers a wide range of boating communities, beach communities and golf communities to live in if these activities suit your interests. If you're interested in boating, look into the Aqualane Shores neighborhood, where most homes have direct access to the Gulf of Mexico. Eagle Oak Ridge has mostly Naples apartments and condos, so if you're looking for an established community, this is your choice. Finally, if you want a unique apartment, check out Old Naples, which has some of the original homes from Naples' history, not to mention great shopping. While in Naples, take a tour of the Everglades through Everglades Island Airboat Tours, go on a swamp buggy adventure through Captain Steve's and enjoy the history of the city at the Naples Historical Society. Head to the City Dock at the end of the day for beautiful views of the ocean, dining and shopping.

Naples Apartments and Cost of Living

Receiving an A+ for amenities, housing and weather from AreaVibes, you'll want to find Naples apartments for rent right away in this "exceptionally livable" city. Naples may have great weather and lots of local amenities, but beware of high housing costs.The cost of living in Naples is 35.4 percent greater than the Florida average. The cost of living in Naples apartments is 32.3 percent greater than the national average. Naples does have affordable rentals though, and AreaVibes statistics show that the median rental rates in Naples are 9.9 percent greater than the Florida average and 33 percent greater than the national average.

Apartments in Naples Work and Study

If work is the reason you're looking for Naples apartments, some of the top employers in the city, according to Naples' Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, are the District School Board of Collier County, NHC Healthcare, the Ritz Carlton Collier County and The Home Depot. According to the Naples government, The Naples area is served by three colleges or universities, including Florida Gulf Coast University and Edison State College in the Florida State University system and Hodges University, a private university with multiple campuses and online degree programs.

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